ASIC Digital Design, Sr Manager-13488

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a visionary technical leader with an unyielding passion for innovation in semiconductor design. With a foundation in electrical engineering and a track record of managing high-performing design teams, you excel in guiding complex digital projects from concept to commercialization. Your expertise spans synthesizable Verilog and SystemVerilog, and you’re adept at navigating the intricacies of front-end flows, including linting, synthesis, static timing analysis, and power optimization. You thrive in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams—architecture, verification, physical implementation, and firmware—to deliver industry-leading DDR PHY IP solutions.

Your leadership style is empowering, fostering growth and development within your team, and you’re committed to cultivating a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation. You bring strategic thinking to every challenge, balancing performance, timing, and power targets while adapting to evolving customer needs. Excellent communication skills and a self-driven attitude make you a trusted mentor and partner, both internally and with customers integrating cutting-edge IP into their SoCs. If you’re excited to shape the future of high-bandwidth, low-latency silicon IP, Synopsys is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading a diverse team of design engineers in the development of next-generation DDR PHY IP solutions.
• Collaborating with architects, verification, physical implementation, and firmware teams to deliver comprehensive IP products.
• Driving all phases of DDR PHY IP design, from specification through productization and customer support.
• Ensuring project success by achieving optimal timing, performance, and power goals across multiple design cycles.
• Mentoring and developing team members, fostering technical growth and a culture of innovation.
• Engaging with customers, providing support for successful IP integration into their SoCs, and addressing technical challenges.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Delivering industry-leading DDR PHY IP solutions that set new benchmarks for speed, bandwidth, and efficiency.
• Empowering semiconductor customers to build high-performance, low-power chips for cutting-edge applications.
• Driving technical innovation that strengthens Synopsys’ leadership in the mixed-signal IP market.
• Mentoring and growing a world-class engineering team, ensuring continued excellence and market relevance.
• Enhancing product quality and reliability through rigorous design and verification processes.
• Facilitating successful customer adoption and satisfaction through expert support and problem-solving.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, with 12-15 years of complex technical development experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in people management and employee development.
• Proficiency in synthesizable Verilog and SystemVerilog design concepts and implementation.
• Strong background in front-end design flows: linting, synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), cross-domain clocking, DFT, and power optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of DDR memory and DDR PHY architecture is a plus.

Who You Are:

• Inspirational leader who motivates and develops technical talent.
• Strong problem-solver with a strategic, analytical mindset.
• Collaborative team player who excels in cross-functional environments.
• Effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Synopsys DDR PHY IP team—a global, diverse group at the forefront of silicon IP innovation. Our team develops both digital and analog components, creating high-performance, high-bandwidth, low-latency, and low-power solutions for the world’s most advanced semiconductor technologies. We collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver market-leading products and drive Synopsys’ leadership in chip design.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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